Aaron Rodgers is a BIG deal in New York

The recent trade of legendary NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers to the New York Jets has created quite a stir in New York.

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The Jets have traditionally not been very successful and have often lived in the shadow of the New York Giants.

Jets fans are hoping that Rodgers is going to change all of that.

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Rodgers was seen in attendance at the US Open Round of 16 match between Novak Djokovic and Borna Gojo at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday night.

He was standing next to NFL wide receiver and great friend, Randall Cobb, who Rodgers had convinced the Jets to sign from the Packers this season.

Rodgers and Cobb were looking too cool for school at the tennis.

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The South African website’s Dave Marshall met Aaron Rodgers at the 2016 AT&T golfing pro-am at the infamous Pebble Beach course on the Monterrey peninsula.

He was playing with PGA Tour golfer Max Homa at this event.

At this event I asked Rodgers if I could take a selfie with him. His reply “I don’t do selfies!”

I never did find out why he doesn’t engage in selfies.

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In 2023, Rodgers changed partners at the AT&T Pebble Beach pro-am to link up with Canadian professional Ben Silverman.

They won the event by 1 shot.

As a result of this win, Rodgers’ name will go onto the Wall of Fame behind the first tee.

Another accolade for the NFL Hall of Famer.

Can Rodgers also bring a change of fortune to the 2023 season of the New York Jets?

New Yorkers (especially Jets fans), and the rest of the NFL await with bated breath to see how this season with Rodgers pans out.

But remember fans, he doesn’t do selfies!

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Dave Marshall is covering the 2023 US Open live from New York exclusively for The South African website

The South African website’s Dave Marshall and Aaron Rodgers. Photo: Dave Marshall